Scriptures
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HSA
100

Regarded as the destroyer in the Hindu trinity and is frequently represented with a third eye, a moon and a blue throat.

Who is Lord Shiva?

100

This festival of lights commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

What is Diwali?

100

This art form features elaborate patterns and decorations, frequently created in front of your house during Hindu festivals and events.

What is a rangoli?

100

This birthplace of Rama, where a large temple was recently established.

Where is Ayodhya?

100

What does HSA stand for?

What is Hindu Students Association?

200

This celestial dancer and Lord Shiva's divine spouse.

Who is Goddess Parvati?

200

This harvest festival, dedicated to the sun god, is held in the Tamil month of Thai and features the creation of a special dish known as Pongal.

What is Thai Pongal?

200

This symbol is a sacred emblem in Hinduism that represents the universal sound.

What is Aum / Om?

200

This Himalayan peak is said to be Lord Shiva's home.

What is Mount Kailash?

200

Where was Diwali Formal 2023 held?

What is CIBC hall?

300

This author of the Ramayana.

Who is Valmiki?

300

 This festival, known for the exchange of sweets and gifts, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. What is the name of this festival?

What is rakshabandhan?

300

This dance genre, which originated in Tamil Nadu temples, is distinguished by its expressive hand motions and precise footwork.

What is Bharatnatyam?

300

This city in the Indian state of Gujarat is famous for its Dwarkadhish Temple, which is devoted to Lord Krishna.

 What is Dwarka?

300

What are three types of events HSA hosts?

What is Diwali formal, holi formal, Bhajan night, Satsangs, poojas?

400

Name the rest of these vedas: rigveda, samaveda, ___________, _________

What are Yajurveda, Adharvanaveda

400

This festival, held in the month of Chaitra, commemorates the birth of Lord Rama and is famous for the performance of the Ram Leela.

What is Ram Navami?

400

This symbol is the third eye of spiritual perception, also worn by many Hindu women on their foreheads.

What is a bindi?

400

This is the number of jyotirlingas (famous sacred Shiva temples) in India, also the number of zodiac signs

What is 12?

400

What are the full names of the 2023-2024 presidents of HSA?

What are Malvika Krishnamurthy and Sadhvika Manghat?

500

This demoness, Ravana's sister, is a prominent character in the Ramayana and is famed for her love for Lord Ram and having her nose and ears cut off

Who is Soorpanakha?

500

Celebrated once every 12 years, this Hindu festival is known for the grand gathering of millions of pilgrims to bathe in the sacred rivers, believing it cleanses them of sins. What is the name of this rare and massive festival?

What is the Kumbh Mela?

500

The ritual of waving a lit lamp in front of a deity while chanting hymns.

What is aarti?

500

This Indian city on the banks of the Ganges river is one of the holiest in India, hosting the Kumbh Mela every 12 years.

What is Varanasi / Kasi?
500

When was HSA first established?

What is 2011?